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HTA Events
The HTA puts on various events throughout the year to engage with tourism stakeholders and collaborate on various issues to benefit Hawaii’s tourism economy. Below is a select list of some of our most popular events.
Mele Mei
Sponsored by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the 2nd annual Mele Mei, a month-long celebration of Hawaiian music, will run from April 27, 2012 – May 29, 2012. It encompasses over 20 events, including workshops, live concert performances, awards ceremonies including the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, a hula competition and other activities. The live concert performances will feature Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and nominees, and will be held at Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa, The MODERN Honolulu, The Royal Hawaiian, and Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. Visit www.melemei.com for more information and a full schedule of upcoming events.
2012 Hawaii Tourism Conference
Save the date for the 2012 Hawaii Tourism Conference on August 23-24 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Stay tuned for full details on registration information, keynote speakers, a complete list of panels and presenters, and more!
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
It’s a foodie paradise! The 2012 Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will be held on September 6-9, 2012 with six resort properties hosting star-studded culinary events with celebrity chefs. There will be four signature evening events, three daytime signature events and six educational workshops and demonstrations. Themed “Taste Our Love for the Land,” the dishes prepared will all feature and promote local produce and products from Hawaii. Visit the official Hawaii Food & Wine Festival website for full details.
